IPA Legislative Committee

The IPA Legislative Committee advocates on behalf of Illinois’ school leaders with the Governor, General Assembly, and Federal Legislators. The committee also reviews IPA Platform Statements, provides legislative and advocacy information to Region membership, promotes Principal for a Day participation, and helps build relationships with legislators to grow our grassroots network with policymakers. The Committee is open to all active IPA members.

Join the IPA Legislative Committee here.

ILGA Dashboard – Electronic Witness Slips – For anyone planning to attend a General Assembly committee hearing, or wishing to lend your support or opposition to pending legislation, you may now complete electronic witness slips from your home, office, or mobile device. Generally it is helpful to complete a profile for future log-ins. Register here for an account.

1. Register here for an account for fast and easy future log-in.
2. Search for the committee you would like to slip as a witness. House Committee Hearings – Senate Committee Hearings
3. Once you’ve selected the committee hearing, search for the legislation or topic for which you would like to provide witness. Click on “Create Witness Slip” for that bill or topic. Complete the form with your contact information, representation (“self” or school/district), your position on the legislation or topic (proponent, opponent, or no position on the merits), and select whether you will provide oral testimony, written testimony, or recording your position only. (If you will not be in attendance at the hearing, select “record of appearance only.”)

How a Bill Becomes a Law in Illinois (printable PDF)